To the original audience watching this in '47, the scene with the little Dutch girl would have been far more poignant. "She just came over" would have been understood she was likely an orphan, the rest of her family slaughtered during the War, her homeland devastated, she coming to a strange new land with a new family and people not speaking her language.

The Dutch girl was a war orphan. She was thanking the lady who adopted her I believe.

This story has been filmed four times, in the '40s, '50s, '70s and '90s, and the original still remains the best.

Edmund Gwenn won a well deserved Supporting Actor Oscar for this...But little Natalie Wood really makes the movie and went on a great film career.

The little girl in this movie would go on to star in some blockbuster movies, she was Natalie Wood. She died too soon in my opinion. A beautiful woman with a lot of talent.

To my generation, the cigar-smoking advisor to the judge, played by William Frawley, would become legendary as Fred Mertz in the I Love Lucy show five years after this movie.

My personal favorite Christmas movie. I love how it doesn't strut into a fantasy but keeps all the interactions very real.

The woman shopper who commented to the manager how wonderful Macy's new policy was Thelma Ritter, in her first role, uncredited. With her strong Brooklyn accent, she went on to epitomize the working class down-to-earth person who cut through the bs, in so many roles after this, most notably in Hitchcock's Rear Window. Was this her real accent and her real personality, so she merely played herself each time, or did she play the role so well it seemed second-nature? I don't know but I do know I love seeing her in any movie.

Just enjoyed a plate of Christmas cookies & milk - how appropriate - with your reaction to this classic. Gwenn justifably won a Best Supporting Actor as Kris Kringle and really does look/sound/act like you hope Santa would. Natalie Wood is preternaturally amazing and would go on to a very successful acting career as an adult. Great choice/job, Mads!

Madison, congratulations, you really are hitting THE Christmas movies of all time this year! All at once! The 1952 "Scrooge" (with Alistair Sim) and the Laurel & Hardy film "March Of The Wooden Soliders" are my only remaining Christmas traditions that you haven't hit yet! But "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Miracle On 34th Street", wow! Those are the top two of all time. And "A Christmas Story" is another, more recent classic. This IS Christmas for me this year! Thanks, sister! :)

These old-style movies, Miracle on 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life, just inexorably pull on your heartstrings. You can't help but FEEL something.

The film used actual footage of the 1946 Thanksgiving Parade, where Edmund Gwenn actually appeared as Santa on the float.Back in the 1980's I worked at Brooks Brothers on Madison Ave. at Christmastime for a few years. It was a very old-fashioned store largely unchanged since the 1940's. Those Christmases all felt like I was living in the world of Miracle on 34th St. (1947).

Have you seen "The Bishop's Wife" with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven? Another classic, but not Christmas themed favorite of mine is "Roman Holiday" with Audrey Hepburn (her debut film) and Gregory Peck. The final scene is just incredible acting.

And first of all before I begin watching I want to say I hope you start to feel better real soon get over this whatever it is you have I know that's got to be miserable. Thank you for putting this up for us to watch.

Thanks for doing one of my favorites, Madison! Don't know if you'll get to react to them, but two old B/Ws you would love are The Bishop's Wife(Cary Grant/Loretta Young) and Christmas In Connecticut(Barbara Stanwyck/Dennis Morgan).

Could watch Natalie Wood with John Wayne in the classic western The Searchers. Or one of the 5 films Maureen O'Hara made with John Wayne. For Christmas watch John Wayne in the 3 Godfathers.

This is one of those movies, like It's A Wonderful Life, that I watch with a sweet, joyful lump in my throat and tear in my eyes.

My all time favorite Christmas movie. It's a great story and this is my favorite version. The part when he talks Dutch to that little girl always brings a tear to my eye. Your age as old as my tongue but a little older than my teeth. Lol

I love this movie. One little old man had the 2 biggest department stores sending their customers nation wide to other stores for the best price for the the customers.

Natalie Wood was in another classic fantasy movie in 1947, The Ghost and Mrs Muir. One of the most romantic films you'll ever watch.

The actor who plays the judge is Gene Lockhart who plays Bob Cratchet in the 1938 version of A Christmas Carol. His real wife plays Mrs. Cratchet and his daughter June plays one of the kids. (June goes on to play the mom in Lassie.)

A Santa story for adults. Thanks for visiting this one. Don't forget to catch a version of "The Nutcracker" a really good Russian version of the Night before Christmas.

Lunch used to be called dinner, and dinner used to be called supper. That's why you're getting dinner so early😂

Great reaction Madison. BTW, looking forward to your book. I'm a living historian, Rev. War, Civil War and Old West. I had an ancestor that killed the last Earp in Arizona in a gun fight on July 6th 1900 in Wilcox, Arizona. Warren Earp was the youngest of the Earp brothers. He did not take part in the gunfight in Tombstone but did take part in the Vendetta ride. As a volunteer, this is one of the gunfights we portrayed at Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix, AZ. El Mirage, Arizona

Another good Christmas movie classic shown on TV every season is "A Christmas Carol" (1938) with Reginald Owen as Scrooge, and based on the Charles Dickens story of 1843.

Best movie Santa Claus ever. Edmund Gwenn won the Academy Award for this role.

I'm 57 and this has always been, always is, and always will be my favorite.

Edmund Gwenn won an Oscar for his role as Kris Kringle.

The letter sorter, who suggested they sent the letters to the courthouse, was a very young Jack Albertson, future Tony Emmy and Oscar winner. He is probably best known for grandpa joe in Willie Wonka.

If you really think about it, that he was really Santa wouldn't really be a miracle as such. The title really refers (I believe) to the legendary feud at the time between Macy's and Gimbel's, the two biggest department stores in America. Each had their hallmark store on the same street, 34th, right across from each other. A popular saying at the time was "Would Macy's tell Gimbel's?" That this Santa could bring the two together was a sort of miracle in the eyes of the contemporary audiences. Gimbel's went out of business in 1987 and this undercut this premise being used in the 1994 remake of this movie.

The drunk Santa at the start was later a well-known villain on Star Trek and the voice of Piglet.

Really first time? I love this movie been seeing it every Christmas since I was a kid.

Thanks for reacting to this sweet classic film! ❤️

Thank you, Madison, for a wonderful reaction! I *loved* your wrap up, seeing the thread of faith running throughout the film. Your excellent film analysis is surpassed only by the size of your heart! ❤

"Sometimes I write for sanity, Sometimes to lose my mind. If you will feed my vanity, I'll pay you back in kind." ~ My take on the little bit of madness required to be a creator.

Natalie Wood shows her acting skills as a young child. Later starred in the movie version of West Side Story as Maria and many other movies. But more famously, mysteriously drowned when on a boat partying with her hubby Robert Wagner and a young Christopher Walken when she was 43. In 1981. They still are not sure what happened.

The original in Black and White is perfect

This is a wonderful film and a wonderful reaction by you, Madison. This is a classic for a reason, a truly beautiful story and message. Natalie Wood was a great actress even as a child as in this as she was as an adult.

Edmund Gwenn IS Santa, as far as the movies are concerned. He won an Oscar.

I always find myself smiling all the way through this film. It's my favorite. BTW, I love the pattern on your sofa. It's perfect for the season.

Without a doubt, this is my number one go-to Christmas movie. Even among 34th St movies, it's the standard that I can't imagine ever being bested. As I used to review Xmas movies, it's fair to say that I've watched a lot of them over the decades. Give me this one and the 1984 _A Christmas Carol_ (George C. Scott), and I'm pretty much set -- the rest on my short list are just icing on the cookies.

“I believe, I believe” 🎅🎄❤️

One of my favourite Christmas movies.

This is one of our favorite Christmas movies; it's must watching every year. It's just not the same without it :)

There is no Santa Claus??? They just proved that there is a Santa Claus, and his name is Kris Kringle. 😁

Such a wonderfully heartwarming movie. My #2 favorite Christmas movie behind Wonderful Life, and it's a close thing. Merry merry Christmas Madison! ❤🌲

Another one I never miss this time of year

That "exceptional bargain" at $2.98 is $39.78 today.

You should watch a lot of old classic hollywood films. Some are pretty good, despite being very old!

Hi Madison, I enjoyed your reaction to Miracle on 34th Street as I have on other movies you've reacted to. I agree with someone's comment that the one with Alistair Sim Scrooge/A Christmas Carol I thought it was 1951 is excellent as well. Another personal favorite of mine is the 1970 version titled Scrooge with Albert Finney a musical version. Thank you again and much success and a very merry Xmas.

✍✍Happy Holidays Madison. great reaction and appreciate your insightful synopsis. Congrats on the upcoming Book!

Natalie Wood was magnificent as Susan. How could you not want to have a daughter like Susan?

Happy Holidays Madison!! See you in 2023......and looking forward to the book!

Oh my I haven't seen this movie I just noticed on KZfaq, Bell's of St Mary's how exciting that will be my next movie to see. Again. Yay!

Hi Madison, I enjoy both versions of this film, but for me this one edges it. The walking stick in the corner, is the sort of touch classic traditional Xmas films used to make & swings it for me. As you said, you can`t go wrong with the cast members involved. :)

What’s so cool that this is currently free on KZfaq movies

Awesome reaction. One of the great christmas movies ever.

The little girl, Susan, played by Natalie Wood, who became a BIG star.

The best version of this movie and so enjoyable. Great reaction video Madison. The actors all nailed their roles and considering the year it was released they really did a great job.

Every year there are always two movies I have to watch for the holidays. this one and Scrooge, the 1971 musical Starring Albert Finney. I can never make my mind up which is my favorite. heh I usually watch them each once in July too. Thanks for the reaction and keep us updated regarding your book 8)

Loved it, Madison!! Wonderful!! 😀

You should do the Apartment before New Years. My favorite Holiday movie.

Thank u 3.5❤

Great review Madison, this is a wonderful film. Well cast & just full of goodness. Might I suggest "The Bishops Wife", "The Shop Around the Corner " & "Christmas in Connecticut"...all charming Christmas movies.

This is my personal favorite Christmas movie, partly because of the top drawer supporting cast. It also features a well written court drama. I'm glad you enjoyed Miracle on 34th Street, and I enjoyed your reaction!

A beautiful touching movie.

Happy holidays, Madison 😍

AHHHH CRAP! You said Santa Clause isn't real! Christmas brought me to your channel. Your beautiful eyes and incredible smile made me stay. My name is Joe. I do love that smile

The little Dutch girl scene gets me every time 😢

Playing Santa during the Macy's parade. Not many know this, but he really did play Santa at the parade and no one outside of the movie knew it. They were able to do it in one take.

WOW WHAT A CHARACTER ANALYST YOU GIVE ME G😂GOOSEBUMPS, ALSO YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL YOU LOOK LIKE A BEING FROM THE EARLY 1900s LOVED YOUR REACTIO🤔😮🤩❤

Love your decorations Madison

Another great reaction, Madison. I really appreciate your insight, the way you qualify your comments. So far, you’ve reacted to two of my three favorite holiday movies. The only one missing now is The Bishop’s Wife with Carey Grant and Loretta Young. Btw, you did a wonderful job with It’s a Wonderful Life👍🏼😊.

Natalie Wood Rebel Without A Cause West Side Story Love With The Proper Stranger and Splendor In The Grass

Yay! Hope you're checking out the B&W version. 😊

Love your reactions. It's great to see classics like this and It's a Wonderful Life. I've been watching your western reactions and I think you need to check out The Big Country. Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Burl Ives. It has everything you love about westerns, and it was the movie that set the standard for all of those things that is the epic western.

I am so happy you are focusing on Christmas movies. There are so many great ones. Already suggested and among my favorites are Scrooge (1952, probably the best movie depiction of the Christmas Carol story), The Bishops Wife with Cary Grant and Christmas in Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck (strong woman lead, she carries the whole movie). My suggestions are Noel (2004) with Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, Alan Akin and Robin Williams. It is hard to express how wonderful the music, acting and story are in this movie. My second recommendation is a 1966 made for TV movie A Christmas Memory staring Geraldine Page. It is an autobiographical Christmas story written and narrated by the famous author Truman Capote (best known for In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's).

Love that movie! Thank you!

Madison is absolutely beautiful

Next two: *A Pocketful of Miracles 1961* & *It Happened on 5th Avenue 1947* bonus *Bell, Book, and Candle 1958* No one has reviewed these that I've seen.

Madison, please, please, pretty please watch the original We’re no Angels 😇 YOU are the one to do it! Nobody knows this movie. It is one of my top favorite movies, let alone Christmas movie. It’s irreverent, cheeky, has a dark edge, funny, incredible script, incredibly talented acting. Humphrey Bogart is one of the leads! I’d be over the moon to watch you react to it! You will LOVE it!

There is an attorney in NY who also works as a professional Santa. He begins growing a snowy beard in June. I suppose that he must look scruffy in the courtroom but most people know about him. His office is around the corner from the World Trade Center and wanted to help the families affected by 9/11. His paralegal said that Mr. Friedman was fat enough and should give it a try. He began meeting the children of victims. He’s still doing it.

A Classic Christmas 🎅 Movie.

Ed Gwenn, bestest Sandy Claws ever. Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, make a fine couple. Natalie Wood as Susan adorable. William Frawley, Fred Mertz for Lucy. Plays a fake Santa with Bob Hope in "lemon drop kid" a Damon Runyon story. Whoa whoa whoa! Did you just say the opposite of what this movie is all about? Mmm mmm mmm. Glad you got here though. Very glad it was worth the wait. Merry Christmas

Madison, You should try "We're No Angels" for a Christmas movie. It's not your average Christmas Movie. If you do, make sure you watch the 1955 version with Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, . Alot of ., Aldo Ray, Basil Rathbone, and Leo G. Carrol.

That girl was Gracie in my life

There are no supernatural acts in this movie. Everything that happens can be explained reasonably and scientifically. Even the house at the end with a cane could very plausibly be a rare coincidence.

See Madison you're only a little crazy. That's good to know. 😊

This movie is one of my fac Christmas movies, but I prefer the remake. While they are the same movie they are different at the same time. Each movie has its charms, I just like the remake a smidge more.

A remake to the movie was released in 1994 with Richard Attenborough as Santa Claus.

The delightful Natalie Wood. Thanks...

22:40 Since you like Edmund Gwenn, you'll enjoy him in "Mister 880," a romantic comedy with Dorothy McGuire and Bert Lancaster as the love interests. There's a free version on youtube.

i JUST CAN,T WAIT TO SEE YOUR REACTION to the Movie the Jerk and please react to Navin being dirty in the movie.

The antidote is the movie.... BAD SANTA 😉

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Very nice G

I think I just watched this for the first time, but I might have tried watching it several years ago and just not paid much attention to it.

In American jurisprudence, the prosecution must prove that he ISN'T Santa Clause. But, that would spoil the movie.

13.5

Madison don’t be stuffy or you’ll ruin Christmas for everyone!